[mijbil]

One of my herdy ewe lambs has a single horny growth forming on her head- I thought it was a tick at first, and it does move, it isn't solidly fixed. Do herdy ewes grow horns is the question, if not then what could it be, it is only on one side. I've attached a picture, any thoughts appreciated!

[zarzar]

hi dunno much about breed but we recently brought 2 from auction and the ram lamb has horn buds but ewe lamb doesnt although what the ram lamb is growing at min look quiet filmsy.

[lachlanandmarcus]

Herdwick cross unicorn ??

[Fleecewife]

Herdwick cross unicorn ??

 
 
It looks like a scur, which is a small bit of horn, just the outer covering with no core.  Scurs are wobbly and usually get knocked off.  I don't know about Herdwicks either - except they look lovely - but normally polled breeds such as Texels can get little scurs like that.  I don't know if it's worth rubbing it off now or just leaving it up to nature - probably just leave it.

[Anke]

I would leave it too, but be prepared that when it does get knocked off there may be quite a bit of blood. As long as it dries off quickly it will be ok and look worse than it actually is. I have a can of plaster tar spray (horsey stuff) ready for that, as the Shetland wether lambs do a bit of knocking each others heads too, and well goat kids....

[shep53]

Herdwick rams can be horned or polled, so females sometimes have  small scurs especially  is some time in past generations swaledale blood entrered the family

[mijbil]

Thanks everyone, I'll see how she gets on. with the amount of bunting of trees she does, I am sure it will fall of at some point if destined to!

[Tudful Tamworths]

Herdwick ewes should be free from any sign of horns, so don't breed from this one, if you want to stay true to type.